WatchMon-CORE kit for Cell Monitoring Options

WatchMon-CORE - Cell Monitoring Options

Choose the options to go with your WatchMon CORE

Advisory: BlockMons availability will be on a by-request basis starting August 2022. 

Recommend to switch to CellMate-K9.

WatchMon CORE can still communicate distributed cell monitors

• LongMon for Typical 18650 repurposed cells
• BlockMon-M8 for Prismatic cells to ease mounting
• LeafMon for Nissan Leaf cells

Introducing the next generation of WatchMon-CORE supervisor. We have made a new model, a stronger WM4...a better 4... now shall be named "WatchMon-CORE". This revamp is taking the lessons we have learnt from WM4 and building on this proven platform with a few new features.

Moving forward this will be the CORE building block that additional components will link to this supervisor in the future. 

Overview

• BMS to suit LiFePO4, Lithium-Ion or custom chemistry
• User configurable parameters and control logic
• Configurable 30vdc 5A relay  (i.e. remote circuit breaker trip, contactor or fan)
• Additional inputs/outputs via Expansion Board purchased separately
• Compatible with all Expansion Board (series 1, 2, or 3)
• Clock with backup battery
• data logging of key metrics for 10 years
• firmware upgrades via USB
• 4 stage display of State of Charge (SoC%) 
• External ambient temperature sensor
• Easy to use pluggable screw-terminal connectors
• With distributed cell monitors capable of 28 Ah/day balancing adjustment for each cell 
• Link to Shuntmon with 500A or 1000A power rating
• Compatible with MultiMon MM8

Remote Communication

Inside the box:

• 1 x WatchMonCore
• 1 x USB A-B 1.5m extension cable
• 1 x Temperature sensor
  
• 1 x Screwdriver
• 1 x Sticker

Support content options

• 24 / 7 access to support content and video
• Email (fair use)
• Teamviewer remote interactive sessions
• Link to online support 

https://support.batrium.com/

Improvements

• Easier to use layout than previous models
• Bigger DC-DC (6W) supporting 8-65V supply
• Cell Monitor port (aka CMU) now with its own external fully isolated communication module named "IsoMon3" that can link to LongMon, BlockMon and LeafMon
• CMU and Shunt serial ports have a different number of pins to avoid confusion
• New on-board Relay (30vdc 5a relay) making it easier for DIY wiring

Optional Expansion Board (series 3) details

• 3 x Mechanical 30Vdc 5A relay outputs
• 3 x Solid state relay SSR 65vdc 5A isolated modules outputs
• 2 x Isolated inputs 5-65vdc sensor channel
• 2 x ADC 0-5vdc (future development option)
• 1 x RS485 Serial port (future development option)
• 1 x Remote Addressable LED (future development option)
• Compatible with all supervisors

Following optional extras can be purchased

• Expansion board
• 500A or 1000A Shunt monitor
• Cell monitors to suit your battery
• Extra Support
  

Helicopter preview of product with optional Expansion Board 3

Overview and unboxing

 
Step by Step supervisor installation with LongMons